Browsing University of Galway Theses by Title
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The evolution of behaviours in swarms of robots
(NUI Galway, 2019-12-09)Evolutionary swarm robotics uses evolutionary computational techniques to synthesise behaviours for a group of autonomous robots. In a swarm of robots, the collective behaviour of the robots results from the local interactions ... -
Evolution of Groups for Common Pool Resource Sharing
(2013-09-27)This thesis concerns the creation of groups of characters which, through the use simple actions, cooperate and coordinate to survive together. These groups are created automatically using Evolutionary Computation methods. A ... -
Evolutionary Models for the Human Immunodeficiency Virus with Applications to Epitope Prediction and the Natural Selection of Escape Variants
(2012-02-08)In this thesis, evolutionary models are developed for protein coding sequences of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). These models are applied to predict the epitopes targeted by the cell-mediated and humoral arms of ... -
Evolutionary progression in cephalopods using molecular techniques and new approaches to morphology
(NUI Galway, 2021-05)Cephalopods evolved during the Cambrian and were once the dominant lifeforms in the world’s oceans. Several groups of the 800 living cephalopod species have diversified due to their rapid response to drivers of ... -
Ex vivo generation of bone marrow derived regulatory dendritic cells for promotion of corneal allograft survival.
(2013-09-27)Investigations into cell based therapies for application in organ transplantation has grown significantly. Here, I describe the ex vivo generation of donor bone marrow derived dendritic cells (BMDCs) and examine the ... -
Ex vivo investigation of iron handling in the brain
(2016-11-04)Aberrant iron deposition in the brain is associated with aging and neurodegenerative disorders including multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease. It is unclear whether metabolic dyshomeostasis of ... -
Ex Vivo slice culture model of rat spinal cord injury as a platform for testing proposed treatment strategies
(NUI Galway, 2018-04-13)There are several detrimental events that occur in the aftermath of a spinal cord injury (SCI); these include glial scar formation, accumulation of axon growth inhibitors and immune mediators. These events present challenges ... -
Ex-vivo generation of regulatory T-cells expressing transcription factor foxp3 and their application in cornea transplantation
(2011-05-27)This project investigated the therapeutic potential of allo-antigen specific regulatory T-cells in the context of penetrating keratoplasty. Two methods of ex-vivo generation of T regulatory cells have been explored in ... -
An examination of diathesis and its didactic practices in Latin grammars from late antiquity to the early Middle Ages
(2016-12-21)This thesis traces the origin and development of the category of diathesis (or voice) in Antiquity. According to modern linguistic theory, diathesis is a verbal category which describes the relationship between the action ... -
Examination of Flood Estimation Techniques in the Irish Context
(2010-07-07)This thesis deals with the determination of the most suitable methods of finding the food magnitude-return period relationship for Irish flood data using the annual maximum statistical model. Data from approximately 200 ... -
An examination of glass beads from early medieval Ireland
(2013-08-18)This is the first dedicated and comprehensive study of glass beads from Early Medieval Ireland, presenting the first national classification, typology, dating and consideration of the social context and symbology of glass ... -
An examination of migrant preferences for health and healthcare
(NUI Galway, 2022-04-20)Understanding the needs and preferences of migrant groups presents challenges to their host countries, including that of the host country's healthcare system. Migrants are a distinct subpopulation of the host country's ... -
An Examination of Selected Psychophysiological Parameters of Stress in Parents of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
(2013-11-06)Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) are neurodevelopmental disorders that are often associated with a broad range of difficulties and challenges for the individual. Parents of children with ASD often experience higher levels ... -
An examination of tax policy participation in practice: The case of Irish corporation tax policy
(NUI Galway, 2022-02-22)The purpose of this study is to obtain an understanding of participation in tax policy development in practice. Given the importance of tax for society and for governments as a significant source of revenue, an enhanced ... -
An examination of the antecedents and outcomes of career capital development during international assignments: A study of repatriates
(NUI Galway, 2017-11-09)This study focuses on individual development, characterised as career capital, in the context of traditional international assignments (IAs). Individual development is a key concern for multinational enterprises. Similarly, ... -
An examination of the Auxiliary Division, Royal Irish Constabulary, exploring possible links between conduct and conflict-related injury, traumatic experiences and stress
(2017-05-12)The Auxiliary Division of the Royal Irish Constabulary (ADRIC) was a paramilitary adjutant, recruited from demobilised ex-officers, during the Anglo-Irish War 1920-1921. Although reputedly a ‘Corps d’Élite’, in reality ... -
An examination of the effects of viral priming on neurotoxin induced synapse dysfunction and degeneration
(NUI Galway, 2018-10-19)Over 200 years since its first description, Parkinson’s disease (PD) remains the second most common neurodegenerative disorder. Treatments are insufficient and there is still no cure. The continued lack of treatment ... -
An examination of the interactions between the real and financial economy
(2015-10-15)The primary aim of this thesis is to critically examine the interactions between the real and financial economy, particularly in the context of financialisation, and its implications for the transmission of monetary policy. ... -
An examination of the role of tax credits in host nation selection for R&D activities
(NUI Galway, 2023-06-08)Given the importance of Research and Development (R&D) Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) for the economy and society as a significant source of employment and societal benefit, there is a need for an enhanced understanding ... -
An examination of the Tree of Life and Tree of Knowledge In Irish Christian art and iconography
(2016-11-29)This thesis is the first study investigating the motif of the Tree of Life and Tree of Knowledge in Irish Christian art and iconography between the seventh and twelfth centuries AD. It deals with the pre-Christian Irish ...